Up-and-coming defender Nick Coffield will miss the remainder of the 2019 season as he recovers from a dislocated shoulder.

The 19-year-old underwent shoulder surgery on Tuesday and will commence an off-season rehab program after a few weeks' rest, but he will be ready for the start of the official pre-season.

In some better news, Rowan Marshall is 100% fit after a knee scare in the first term against the Dockers.

The big man's leg was wedged and he looked to suffer a hyperextension, but thankfully Marshall hasn't sustained any lingering damage.